So, I use a Google Voice account for text messaging, and it's usually great, except that sometimes it will just completely stop sending or receiving messages, with no indication to me that it's happening!
Since there's no way to know if I've missed an important message, I decided to try to contact Google tech support... only to find out that they actually DON'T HAVE ANY.
They have a joke of a support forum that's almost never viewed by staff, and their phone system (which isn't listed anywhere on Google's sites, you have to find it yourself) is HORRIBLE, and usually just ends up telling you to go to the support website...
The issue I'm having seems to be fairly common among google voice users, so I'm really not sure why it's not getting any attention. But what's much more anoying is google's lack of any form of support.
Being one of the largest and most powerful companies on the planet, I can't figure out any explanation for them not providing human based support to their customers.
/end rant/
Friday, May 4, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
My Makerbot is MOBILE!
First of all, a million thank-you's go out to my dad and grandfather for their awesome birthday present of a bright orange Pelican 1620 roller case!
I just finished plucking all the foam (yay pelican foam!!) and was able to fit the Makerbot, it's interface board, a 1kG spool of filament, a section of filament feed tube, AND a surge protecting power strip!
I'll also be designing a filament spool holder that mounts to the extending handle on the case, and holds the feed tube, so that all I'll need to print on the go is a single outlet!
Here are some pictures of the filled case (the power strip goes just under the filament spool on the bottom layer of the case, but I hadn't pulled the foam out for it when I took the pictures)
Given that Pelican cases are essentially everything proof, I'd definitely recommend them as a way to transport the Makerbot!
I just finished plucking all the foam (yay pelican foam!!) and was able to fit the Makerbot, it's interface board, a 1kG spool of filament, a section of filament feed tube, AND a surge protecting power strip!
I'll also be designing a filament spool holder that mounts to the extending handle on the case, and holds the feed tube, so that all I'll need to print on the go is a single outlet!
Here are some pictures of the filled case (the power strip goes just under the filament spool on the bottom layer of the case, but I hadn't pulled the foam out for it when I took the pictures)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
And more bad news
Well, another stepper driver just failed, and this one at least makes sense (It's the Z axis driver, and I have a rather heavy Z axis, which takse more force than normal to move)
It legitimately let out the blue smoke, so at this point, I'll be salvaging what parts I can from these two drivers, and then waiting till I can upgrade the bot to a set of 4 pololu drivers.
It legitimately let out the blue smoke, so at this point, I'll be salvaging what parts I can from these two drivers, and then waiting till I can upgrade the bot to a set of 4 pololu drivers.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Busy Busy Busy
Again sorry for the lack of dates, I've been juggling 17 credits of classes, and internship applications, so i've been a bit frazzled.
On top of that, just as I was getting moving again and making some cool stuff, my extruder's stepper driver seems to have bit the dust :-(
I'll post pictures of some of my latest prints soon, as well as a couple new mods!
On top of that, just as I was getting moving again and making some cool stuff, my extruder's stepper driver seems to have bit the dust :-(
I'll post pictures of some of my latest prints soon, as well as a couple new mods!
Monday, March 12, 2012
UPDATE!
Hi everybody! I've been having a rough term at school, so I haven't posted much lately, but here's a post with pictures to satisfy your curiosity as to what i've been up to!
First off: Hardware Upgrades (well, electronics, but close enough)
First off: Hardware Upgrades (well, electronics, but close enough)
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| Added an e-stop button, wired in with the e-stop circuit |
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| kludgy wiring for the e-stop switch :-) when the switch is pressed, the 5v power is tied to the signal input line via a 100k resistor. |
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| Also added a key switch that connects and disconnects the PS-ENABLE line on the power supply. no real point to it, but it's awesome! |
Friday, February 10, 2012
ReplicatorG machines file
So, I've been trying to find a comprehensive list of all the stuff that can go in the machines file, but haven't been able to... so, I'm posting my attempt at it here, post a comment if you see something I've forgotten!
The list is in a google doc, so if you want access to be able to help make the list, send me an email and I'll add you to the editors list!
The list is in a google doc, so if you want access to be able to help make the list, send me an email and I'll add you to the editors list!
Friday, February 3, 2012
I'm the Heart Man!
I've recently been having a lot of fun doing various modifications to Emmett's heart gears! Learning openScad on the way :-).
So far, I've made two modifications to the AMAZING Screwless heart gears:
First, I used my old MK5 motor to motorize it!
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16442
Next, I created a Keychain version!
Haven't gotten it to print satisfactorily yet, but I will post pictures as soon as I do!
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16893
That's all for now, But I'll be making more soon!
So far, I've made two modifications to the AMAZING Screwless heart gears:
First, I used my old MK5 motor to motorize it!
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16442
Next, I created a Keychain version!
Haven't gotten it to print satisfactorily yet, but I will post pictures as soon as I do!
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16893
That's all for now, But I'll be making more soon!
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